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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday,
Sept 17, 2015
1) 70 Mile Yard Sale
2015 Official 70 Mile Yard Sale Booklet
The 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale is a volunteer project of the Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation (WIADC),
and this is our 18th year! This sale has become an international event designed to bring economic activity in a shoulder
season to rural communities situated in eastern Prince Edward Island.
We're more than happy to showcase our charming countryside and communities along coastal highways and winding backroads.
www.woodislands.ca
wiadc@woodislands.ca
t: (902) 962-3761
f: (902) 962-3764
Info: Click here
Facebook: 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale
WIADC would like to thank all the yard sale vendors who support our rural PEI communities by registering with us. This is a fundraiser for us, and it is only through the
registration fees that we make our money. Thank YOU! We wish all participants a successful event. Our roads are teaming with visitors, many of whom are here for the first time. Remember “safety first!” Best deal every year: Smiles-- they're free!
2) Island Hill Farm Day
Sunday, September 20
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Island Hill Farm
#351 Hwy 225, Hampshire, PE
We will be open on Sept 20, 2015 Sunday for Open Farm Day. Cost of admission is $5 from 12-5pm.
More details will emerge as we get closer to the date but so far this is what we have planned:
- There will be goat milking demonstrations.
- Animals to love and hold: goats, bunnies, chicks, ducklings, potbelly pigs, alpacas and ofcourse out miniature donkey!
This year we will be taking donations for the QEH Unit 9. Those who donate can enter their names for a draw for 1 of 2 quilts made by our Summer Camp kids of 2014/2015! Minimum donations of $1.
We will have members of the PEI 4H group on site with information about their group and how to enroll. With many more surprises...
Share the word. Thanks, Flory & Friends. Facebook Event Page
3) PEI Business Women's Association E-news for September 15, 2015
4) We’re Up for Debate! - In case you are in or near Toronto!
The Alliance for Women’s Rights hosts an evening to launch our interviews with four federal party leaders: Thomas Mulcair, Justin Trudeau, Elizabeth May and Gilles Duceppe. Come hear the leaders on your issues, with sizzling commentary from feminists and journalists.
When: Monday, September 21, 2015
7:00 PM (doors open 6:00, audience must be seated by 6:50)
Reception to follow
Where: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West, University of Toronto campus, Museum subway stop
Admission: Free
Reserve your seat asap at this link: https://upfordebate2015.eventbrite.com
5) Annual Massive Book Sale
Cornwall Public Library
39 Lowther Drive, Cornwall
September 25: 12 noon to 5:00pm
September 26: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Most books a dollar or less! Great deals and selection.
Facebook Event Page
6) Bonshaw Ceilidh
Bonshaw's monthly ceilidh is coming up the last Sunday of the month September 27th from 7-9 at the Bonshaw Hall by the bridge in Bonshaw. Performers include Karen Graves, Jolene Willis and Gina Dunn, Carl Wigmore, Sol Feldstein, Tim Hamming and Emma Catherine, and Amie Picketts. Admission is by donation with this month's proceeds going to the PEI Diabetes Association. There will be lunch and a 50/50 draw. 902-675-4282.
7) "What was I Thinking?": It’s time to celebrate your home-based business!
Come celebrate and learn from other like-minded professionals during an amazing evening of social networking with an injection of inspiration as 5 presenters each limited to 5 minutes (20 slides auto-advancing every 15 seconds) tell us a "What was I thinking?" tale related to their entrepreneurial journey.
You are guaranteed to hear some interesting and sometimes funny stories while enjoying great food and wine in a spacious relaxed setting.
Tuesday, September 29th, 6:30–8:30pm
Online Registration Deadline Sept 24: gspeak.ca/registration
Location: Graphically Speaking Home Office, 795 Canada Rd, Tyne Valley
8) PEI Health Careers Directory - Now Online!
Visit peihsc.ca to view the new PEI Health Careers Directory, Connecting Career Seekers with Employers.
Thank you to those businesses and organizations who completed a profile. To create your own profile, contact the PEIHSC at 902-367-4460.
9) Farm Day In the City
 Come join farmers, producers, crafters and artists from across Prince Edward Island for the largest outdoor market of the year. Fall in love with the tastes of the harvest season and spend the day in downtown Charlottetown being entertained by local musicians, cooking demonstrations, face painting, balloon twisting and more. This free open-air market takes place on Queen Street, from Grafton to Dorchester and along Victoria Row.
Date: Sunday, October 4th, 11:00am- 5:00pm
Location: Queen Street, from Grafton to Dorchester and along Victoria Row
Admission: Free
Schedule: 11:00am-5:00pm
- Open Air Market
- Farm Day Balloon Twisters
- Farm Day Face Painting
- Antique Tractor Display
- Live Music
10) The Belfast Corn Maze Fall Festival
October 3, 2015
10:00am - 4:00 pm
The Belfast Corn Maze & St. John's Church, have teamed up to bring you a fun filled day to celebrate this beautiful season! Join us for all the Chuckwagon has to offer as well as a magic show, face painting, pumpkin/flower decorating demo's and more! Stay tuned for a schedule of events. $10.00 a person, 4 & under are free. Rain date - Sat Oct 10. Facebook event
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